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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,734.76, 844,171.50 and 183,554.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,734.76, 844,171.50 and 183,554.12 is: 275,353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,734.76 : 844,171.50 = 183,554.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,734.76/844,171.50 = 183,554.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,734.76x = 844,171.50 × 183,554.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,734.76x = 154,951,156,811.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,951,156,811.58/562,734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,353.80

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